Latest football rumours from today's newspapers.
- Newcastle manager Kevin Keegan is lining up a summer bid for Tottenham defender Michael Dawson. (Daily Mirror)
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Blackburn are planning a move for Valenciennes defender Rudy Mater. (Daily Mail)
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Barnsley's highly-rated keeper Heinz Muller is being tracked by several leading Premier League clubs. (Daily Mail)
OTHER GOSSIP
- Everton manager David Moyes has insisted that despite not signing a new contract, he will not walk away from Goodison Park in the summer. (Various)
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But Moyes will seek assurances on transfer funds available to him in the summer before committing to the club. (Guardian)
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Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich is already drawing up a secret hit-list of potential managers to replace Avram Grant. Turkey boss Fatih Terim is reported to be one target. (Daily Mirror)
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Abramovich is also reported to be reaching 'breaking point' in his determination to keep Avram Grant at the club. (The Independent)
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Manchester City are desperate to make a big-name signing in an attempt to curb dwindling crowds at the club. (Various)
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Francis Jeffers faces being shown the exit door at Sheffield Wednesday unless he can prove his fitness before the end of the season. (Daily Mirror)
AND FINALLY...
- David Beckham has a clause in his contract which allows him to buy an MLS club after 2011. (The Times)
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Newcastle manager Kevin Keegan, without a win since he returned to the club, has insisted that he still has plenty to offer English football. (Various)
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Mikael Forssell has a triple platinum hit to his name in his homeland of Finland and may pursue a career in rap music once his playing days are over. (Daily Star)
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Manchester City midfielder Elano says the condition of pitches are to blame for his recent dip in form. (The Independent)